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FEEL like you’ve now been working from home for eternity? Lockdown restrictions may be easing but many of us are still set to carry on working remotely – and if you’re struggling to keep the motivation up, you’re not alone.
Without daily face-to-face interaction, the office environment and a boss keeping you in check, it can be easy to become distracted.
If you’re struggling to stay productive however, experts say it’s important to know that that’s actually quite normal. Not everyone can work at their best in their home environment, especially if you’re sharing that space with children, chores and other distractions.
However, if you’re constantly watching the day slip by in a blur, it might be time to implement some wellbeing and productivity strategies – and who better to approach than some top entrepreneurs and business founders, who have successfully been working from home for several years?
Here are their top tips for keeping your foot on the pedal and pulling yourself out of a motivation slump while working from home...
IDA TIN, below, CEO and co-founder of female health app Clue (helloclue. com), says: “My best advice is to create a space that allows you to fully focus on work. I spend so many hours in front of the screen, like many do, and I am quite sensitive to what my eyes land on. For me, it is important to create a mini island in my home that is very serene and simple – with two kids at home, the rest of the house is not quiet and tidy.
“I make sure the view I have from my desk, and background when I see myself on conference calls, are both calm and pleasant. I also think that it makes it easier for others to stay